Employers honoured for supporting RFS volunteers

Twelve businesses have been awarded a Special Commendation for their outstanding support for Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers on their staff.

Ministers and volunteers at Special Commendation event

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres said that employers who actively encourage volunteering among their staff are contributing to a safer community.

“NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers continually dedicate their time to protecting communities across the State and this couldn’t happen without supportive employers behind the scenes,” Mr Ayres said.

The 12 businesses to receive the Special Commendation include:

Allianz Australia Insurance

AstraZeneca

Australian Astronomical Observatory

Big W Dapto

Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District

M&A Green Plumbing

Mars Australia

Moolarben Coal Operations

Moree Plain Shire Council

Shepherd Electrical

SingTel Optus

University of New England (UNE)

Mr Ayres also said the businesses receiving special commendations went “above and beyond” in their support of RFS volunteers, including creating specialised leave, promoting volunteering achievements and providing donations to NSW RFS Brigades.

Published 25th June, 2014
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Emergency Services,
Family & Community Services